bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Hi Guys, My e30 ('88 318i) needs a new cambelt (as the last one was done 8 years ago - yikes) and I have been quoted approx $480 from JCBMW and around $700 from the local Garage (Nissan dealer - but does alot of Peugeots + VWs too). I was just wondering, how much should one of these (of course replacing waterpump and those bits at the same time) cost? Should I expect around $550? Any recommendations on places to go or advice would be great - I just need a half-decent courtesy car (I don't mind paying). Cheers, Eddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 If you're prepared to drive to Auckland, Glenn at Botanymotorworx has done a great job on my car in teh past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 I'm needing to do this to my M40 soon also. Are those quotes including the bearings being replaced? W/pump? etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 I'm needing to do this to my M40 soon also. Are those quotes including the bearings being replaced? W/pump? etc. Apparantly they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Correct me if im wrong, but m40, last i heard is chain driven, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Correct me if im wrong, but m40, last i heard is chain driven, You a corrected !! sorry you are wrong. M40 is belt driven. M10 is chain driven M40 cambelts must be replaced every 40,000km, M20 every 60,000km or 5 years which ever occurs first $400- $500 is about right dependant on what is required. Cambelt Water pump Idler rollers Tensioner Rocker cover gasket Coolant + Labour & GST Could also need distributor cap & rotor too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Ahh very good I couldnt remember if it was the m10 or m40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 If you need a good courtesy car, go to JC BMW. I think its about $50 a day to have the car and a $5000 excess if you crash/damage it. I took my car in to JC to get a service done last week, I think I need to get my water pump changed soon as I was told it has a minor leak so will need to be done eventually, too bad I only changed the cam belt in May last year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 I paid $666 at Hutt City European. Fortunately, I'm not a superstitious kind of guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 If you need a good courtesy car, go to JC BMW. I think its about $50 a day to have the car and a $5000 excess if you crash/damage it. I took my car in to JC to get a service done last week, I think I need to get my water pump changed soon as I was told it has a minor leak so will need to be done eventually, too bad I only changed the cam belt in May last year Will they rent it to anyone? Or only over 21s? I might have to get my parents to come with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) I dont know most people just tend not to get our courtesty cars becasue of the costs or if you crash etc. You might need a full liscence, but I dont know. Ive never had to pay for courtesy car But I dont think taking your parents along will be much help if you are the one that will be driving it. Do you really need a nice courtesy car that much? Edited March 20, 2008 by RJS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 I have a quick related question that is not worthy of a new thread. Cambelt Water pump Idler rollers Tensioner Rocker cover gasket Coolant + Labour & GST What numbers are the "idler rollers' and 'tensioner' in this diagram? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 I did mine myself, no dramas. Pretty easy to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
